The Early Church

The Apostolic Age (c. AD 30–100): The Church Is Born

Everything begins in Jerusalem.

Following Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, He appears to His disciples, breathes on them, and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:22). This moment echoes the breath of God into Adam — a new creation, a new humanity, a newly empowered people of God.

Pentecost launches the Church publicly, and the apostles begin the mission Christ commanded.